matamata en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese matamatá, from Nheengatu and Old Tupi matamatá.
Meanings
- A side-necked turtle of species Chelus fimbriata, whose shell resembles a dead leaf.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| matamatas | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| mata mata turtle | alternative | lexicographic | |
| mata mata | alternative | lexicographic | |
| matamata turtle | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (7)
pt tartaruga-matamatá (turtle) · nv tsisteeł diyogí (turtle) · fr matamata (turtle) · tpw matamatá (turtle) · yrl matamatá (turtle) · pt matamatá (turtle) · fi matamata (turtle)